Scandalous pictures, provocative text messages, the downfall of a man. This past (month), the government’s involvement in the Scottsdale Bombing Trial has started a ruckus; not because of the criminal charges against the two 61-year-old twins, but due to the government hiring a woman — a woman who was paid to become the men’s friend and try to get a confession.
According to The New American, the former exotic dancer, Rebecca Williams, was paid $45,000 over the course of five years. The government never required Rebecca to engage in any sexual encounters. She was simply an ingenious idea. What better ruse by the government than to appeal to a male’s weakness? What single man would turn away an attractive woman who gives him friendship? The ploy devised was much cheaper than hiring a private investigator, and probably much more effective. In hiring this woman, the government did nothing wrong; but helped to gather evidence against the brothers. What is intrinsically wrong with that?
Vanessa Brimacombe
Gilbert
Dale Whiting posted at 8:37 am on Sat, Mar 10, 2012.
Vanessa,
Tell us more! Just who was this government? The Maricopa County Attorney? Scottsdale PD? Surely not Sheriff Joe! He's not that inventive.
sockratties posted at 9:52 am on Sat, Mar 10, 2012.
Vanessa, you're right, but the job of the defense is to try discrediting this damaging informant.
Rebecca Williams was recruited by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Her brother had previously worked as a government informant infiltrating the Hells Angels motorcycle gang. She spent 5 years gaining the Mahon brother's confidence at great risk to herself had they discovered her roll.
We must remember this is a war on terror and spies are part of war. She would not have been successful playing the part of miss goody two shoes. Her previous experience as an exotic dancer is a plus, not a slap at her character as the defense attempts to portray. They also claim sexual entrapment and outrageous conduct but the bottom line is that she gathered undeniable evidence.
Such activities also saddle those who would involve themselves in terrorism with the burden of not being able to trust others. There is no moral imperative requiring one be honest with those who would do us harm.
Masterrogue666 posted at 6:35 pm on Sun, Mar 11, 2012.
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink." -- They made their choices. I don't see anything illegal or immoral with what she did.
Job well done.